Fever of unknown origin pathophysiology
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: febris continua e causa ignota; febris e causa ignota; febris E.C.I.; FUO; PUO; pyrexia of unknown origin
Overview
The exact pathogenesis of FUO is not fully understood in many cases where the exact etiology is not known. However in cases where etiology is known its pathophysiology depends upon etiology.[1]
References
- ↑ Wright WF, Auwaerter PG (2020). "Fever and Fever of Unknown Origin: Review, Recent Advances, and Lingering Dogma". Open Forum Infect Dis. 7 (5): ofaa132. doi:10.1093/ofid/ofaa132. PMC 7237822 Check
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